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Kuku Smith’s Battle to Keep Her Beauty Store Alive

April 11, 2026

Kuku Smith stands outside her shop on Georgia Avenue, holding up T‑shirts that cost $25 each. The owner of a small beauty supply store that opened in 2019 is fighting an eviction notice while trying to keep her business running. She says the pandemic hit hard because she had just started and was

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Suns face hurdles ahead of Lakers clash

April 11, 2026

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker won't play against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 10, choosing rest instead after a tough win over Dallas. Booker had just dropped 37 points, but the team decided he should skip one of the final two games of the season. Jalen Green faces an uncertain return after deal

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A New Magic Spot Is Turning Chicago’s Old Mansion into a Party Hub

April 7, 2026

Chicago’s famous McCormick Mansion, once home to Lawry’s Prime Rib and a quirky Scandinavian buffet, is getting a fresh makeover. A 66‑year‑old entrepreneur who made his money in health tech is pouring about $50 million into a 36, 000‑sq‑ft entertainment center called The Hand & The Eye. He wants th

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Diana Taurasi: From Records to Retirement and Lifting Up Women’s Sports

April 7, 2026

Diana Taurasi retired after 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, one of the greatest careers in sports history. She wasn’t just a star—she shattered records, became the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, and won three championships. But her impact goes beyond stats. Even in retirement, she continues sh

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Guardians Face Doubleheader Gamble After Weather Delay

April 5, 2026

The Cleveland Guardians had to postpone their Saturday night clash with the Chicago Cubs because of bad weather. That left Sunday, April 4, open for a back‑to‑back series at Progressive Field. Two games will decide the winner of this set, and Cleveland is currently up 1‑0 after a comfortable 4‑1 vic

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Dance, Music, and Art Showcases Shine in Arkansas

April 5, 2026

The Inspiration Point Center for the Arts will feature a fresh ballet called “The Sacred Veil. ” Dancers from the University of Oklahoma School of Dance and the Windsong Chamber Chorale will perform a piece choreographed by Sophia Smith. The music comes from Eric Whitacre’s choral work, which was fi

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Dodgers' Big Spend Doesn't Always Mean Big Wins

April 5, 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the season with high hopes, banking on a trio of Japanese pitchers—Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Masataka Sasaki—to turn their fortunes around. Fans and analysts quickly dubbed them "SOY, " a playful nod to their combined initials. Catcher Will Smith, often o

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Texas A&M and Vanderbilt Shift Games to Beat the Weather

April 3, 2026

The two teams’ weekend showdown will now finish earlier than planned. After the first game on Thursday night, officials decided to move the last two contests because rain was expected in Bryan‑College Station on Saturday. The revised schedule has a doubleheader on Friday, April 3. The first ga

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Celebrity Charm: Why Sydney Smith Wins Hearts

April 2, 2026

Sydney Smith’s rising fame has sparked curiosity about what makes her so appealing to well‑known stars. Her friendly, grounded nature stands out in an industry that often feels flashy and distant. Fans notice how she engages with people genuinely, listening more than speaking, which creates a

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Rockingham Speedway’s Big Race Weekend: What to Know and Who’s Competing

April 1, 2026

This weekend, Rockingham Speedway hosts a full slate of NASCAR action starting early on Friday with practice and qualifying. Fans can enter the gates and Fan Zone from 10:30 a. m. , with the main Truck Series race kicking off at 4:30 p. m. The next day ramps up earlier, with an ARCA Menards Series E